Psalms 112:1 — Word Study
WLCהַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ׀ אַשְׁרֵי־ אִ֭ישׁ יָרֵ֣א אֶת־ יְהוָ֑ה בְּ֝מִצְוֹתָ֗יו חָפֵ֥ץ מְאֹֽד׃
BSAHallelujahhâlal [praise the Lord] Blessedʼesher [happy, fortunate] is the manʼîysh [individual, person] the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah] who greatlymᵉʼôd [exceedingly, very much] delightschâphêts■ [takes pleasure, is pleased] in His commandmentsmitsvâh [laws, instructions]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הַ֥לְלוּ | praise | Verb, Piel, imperative second person masculine plural |
| יָ֨הּ׀ | Yahweh | Noun proper masculine |
| אַשְׁרֵי־ | how blessed! | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| אִ֭ישׁ | [is] a person | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| יָרֵ֣א | fearing | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| יְהוָ֑ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| בְּ֝מִצְוֹתָ֗יו | in commandments his | Preposition, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| חָפֵ֥ץ | he delights | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| מְאֹֽד׃ | exceedingly | Adv |
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| BSB | Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. |
| KJV | Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. |
| ASV | Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments. |
| YLT | Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly. |
| WEB | Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. |
| BBE | Let the Lord be praised. Happy is the man who gives honour to the Lord, and has great delight in his laws. |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse, particularly regarding the themes of blessing and delight in God's commandments.
The main clause introduces the theme of blessedness, supported by two relative clauses that describe the characteristics of the blessed man.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 112:1
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Context — The Blessings of the Righteousgenerated
Psalm 112:1 begins with a joyful exclamation and a declaration of blessing for those who fear the LORD. This psalm emphasizes the connection between reverence for God and a life filled with joy and fulfillment. The following verses elaborate on the blessings that come to the descendants of the righteous, highlighting the enduring nature of their righteousness and the prosperity that accompanies their faithfulness to God's commandments.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 111:1 | Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. |
| 2 | Psalm 147:1 | Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! |
| 3 | Psalm 148:11–14 | kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, |
| 4 | Psalm 150:1 | Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. |
| 5 | Psalm 111:10 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 15 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָפֵ֥ץ, cha.Fetzgenerated
The verb חָפֵץ (cha.Fetz) means to delight in or take pleasure in something. It is used here to express the joy that the blessed man finds in God's commandments. This word captures the essence of a deep, intrinsic enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from following divine instructions.
The parsing indicates that it is in the perfect tense, third person masculine singular, which conveys a completed action or state. This suggests that the blessed man continuously delights in God's commandments, reflecting a consistent attitude rather than a one-time event.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains two main clauses: the first declares the blessedness of the man, while the second describes his characteristics — fearing the LORD and delighting in His commandments. This structure emphasizes the relationship between the individual’s reverence for God and the joy derived from following His laws.
The finite verb חָפֵ֥ץ governs the latter part of the verse, linking the subject's delight directly to the object of God's commandments. The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the actions of the man, highlighting his active engagement with God's instructions.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates the phrase with μακάριος for blessed and θελήσει for delights. This choice indicates a broader interpretation of blessedness, aligning it with a state of happiness and fulfillment in the context of divine favor.
The Greek word θελήσει suggests a desire or will, which may imply a deeper longing for God's commandments, reflecting a slightly different nuance than the Hebrew.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 112:1 begins with a call to praise and states that the man who fears the LORD and delights in His commandments is blessed. This verse sets the tone for the entire psalm, which continues to describe the blessings that come to those who live righteously and follow God's laws.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Fearing the LORD means to have a deep respect and reverence for God, recognizing His power and authority.
Delighting in God's commandments involves finding joy and fulfillment in following His laws and teachings, seeing them as a guide for a blessed life.
The psalm describes blessings such as prosperity, enduring righteousness, and a strong legacy for one's descendants.
Praise is emphasized to set the tone for the blessings that follow, encouraging the community to recognize and celebrate God's goodness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I show reverence for God in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper delight in following God's commandments?
- What blessings have I experienced from living righteously?
- How can I encourage others to recognize the joy in following God's laws?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers referenced this psalm to discuss the nature of true blessedness and the joy found in following God's commandments.
I have heard about the death of the blessed Theodorus, and the news caused me great anxiety, knowing as I did his value to you.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 112 →
Let no one think that this was said only recently and that it was spoken of by the philosophers before it was mentioned in the gospel.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 112 →
"Blessed is the man that fears the Lord: he will have great delight in His commandments" [Psalms 112:1].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 112 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 112:1 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BiblePraise ye the Lord,.... Or, "hallelujah". This is properly the title of the psalm: Aben Ezra says it is a word of the psalmist; it shows that all that a good man is, has, or does, is from the Lord;
Read John Gill on Psalms 112 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryPraise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 112 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BiblePsalms 112 THE This Psalm containeth a description of a good man’ s gracious disposition and carriage; as also of his blessed condition, even in this life as well as in the next. The blessedness of them that fear the Lord in this life, and in that to come, ; for which the wicked envy them, and are grieved, . The fear of God, as it is man’ s only wisdom, , so it is his only way to true happiness. That delighteth greatly in his commandments; who makes it his chief delight, care, and business to study and obey God’ s commandments. He intimates that zeal and fervency in God’ s service is essential to true piety.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 112 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.Ver. 1. Praise ye the Lord] See Psalms 111:1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord] That obediently feareth him as said before, Psalms 111:10; that feareth the Lord, as Abraham did, Genesis 22:12, who is the blessed man here described, say the Jewish doctors (Midrash Tillin in Psalms 112:1-10), because he kept the whole law from Aleph to Tau (this psalm also is alphabetical, as the former) with his whole heart, delighting in God’ s commandments, and hastening to fulfil them; as when he left his country, circumcised his family, sacrificed his son. That delighteth…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 112 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BiblePSALM CXII The blessedness of the man that fears the Lord, both as it regards himself and his family, 1-3; his conduct to his family, his neighbours, and the poor, 4-9; the envy of the wicked at his prosperity, 10. NOTES ON PSALM CXII This is another of the acrostic or alphabetical Psalms, under the title Hallelujah. It is formed exactly as the preceding in the division of its verses. It has ten verses in the whole: the first eight contain each two hemistichs, beginning with a consecutive letter of the alphabet; the ninth and tenth verses, three each, making twenty-two in the whole. It is understood to have been written after the captivity, and probably by Zechariah and Haggai: to them it…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 112 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges1. Happy is the man that feareth Jehovah] This Psalm takes up and expands the last verse of the preceding Psalm. The secret and source of all true happiness and prosperity is the fear of Jehovah, which leads to a cheerful and thorough obedience to His commandments. that delighteth] A reminiscence of Psa 1:2. Cp. Psalms 40:8; Psalms 119:35; Psalms 119:97. It is the same word as in Psalms 111:2.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 112 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BiblePraise ye the Lord - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Hallelujah.” See the notes at Psalms 106:1. Blessed is the man - Hebrew, “The blessings of the man.” See the notes at Psalms 1:1. That is, Blessed, or happy, is such a one.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 112 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord—This is the theme of the psalm. On fearing “the Lord,” see on Psalms 111:10.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 112 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
Praise the Lord! How blessed is the one who obeys the Lord, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.
Tyndale line
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man, that feareth the Lord, and deliteth greatly in his commandements.
Strictly literal
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly.
Praise YAH! [ALEPH-BET] O the blessedness of one fearing YHWH, || He has greatly delighted in His commands.
Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth the Lord, that greatly delighteth in his commandments.
Praise Yahweh. Blessed is the man who obeys Yahweh, who greatly delights in his commandments.
From the Latin
Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord.
Simplified
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who respect the Lord, who love to do what he says!
Let the Lord be praised. Happy is the man who gives honour to the Lord, and has great delight in his laws.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show significant agreement in the core message of the verse, though the Septuagint's word order and specific terms differ. The Dead Sea Scrolls fragment supports the Masoretic Text closely, with a few words restored by an editor.
הַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ׀ אַשְׁרֵי־ אִ֭ישׁ יָרֵ֣א אֶת־ יְהוָ֑ה בְּ֝מִצְוֹתָ֗יו חָפֵ֥ץ מְאֹֽד׃
6 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[אשרי] [איש] [ירא] [יהוה] במצות׳ו חפץ מאד
7 words of the verse are on this fragment — 1 partly restored, 4 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 112:1
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word הָלַל (halal) is a primitive root that encompasses meanings related to shining, boasting, and foolishness. It can signify to praise or celebrate, often in a clamorously foolish manner, and includes the idea of making a boast or being made a fool of. The entries indicate a range of uses, from expressing God's favor to acting madly.
[הָלַל] vb. shine
Qal when it, viz. his lamp, shone upon my head, fig. of God’s favour.
Hiph. flash forth light
base
[הָלַל] vb. be boastful, Pi. praise
Qal be boastful
Pi.
praise man or woman
usually praise י׳
appar. boast, make one’s boast
Pu. be praised
Hithpa. glory, boast, make one’s boast
Po‛el make into a fool, make a fool of
Po‛al of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
Hithpo. act madly, or like a madman
base
H1984a הָלַל shine H1984b הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise H1984c הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise .be boastful
. . praise man or woman
. usually praise י׳
. appar. boast, make one’s boast
. be praised
. glory, boast, make one’s boast
.make into a fool, make a fool of
.of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
. act madly, or like a madman
1984 halal haw-lal'
a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of
color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to
be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate;
also to stultify:--(make) boast (self), celebrate, commend,
(deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make,
feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy
of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to shine.
1) to shine
1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: praise.
: praise
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
1d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to be foolish.
1) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
1f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: boast.
: boast
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
V-Piel-Impv-2mp — Verb · Piel · imperative second person masculine pluralHVpv2mp
praz (tehillah, "psalm," "praise," todhah, "confession" "thanksgiving," shabhach, "to praise" "glorify," zamar, yadhah, "to stretch out the hand," "confess"; aineo, epaineo, (epainos):
1. Its Meaning:
The word comes from the Latin pretium, "price," or "value," and may be defined generally as an ascription of value or worth. Praise may be bestowed upon unworthy objects or from improper motives, but true praise consists in a sincere acknowledgment of a real conviction of worth. Its type may be seen in the representation given in the Apocalypse of the adoration of God and of the Lamb, which is inspired by a sense of their worthiness to be adored (Re 4:11; 5:12).
→ Song of Moses, after the passage through the Red Sea Ex 15:1-19
→ Of Miriam Ex 15:21
→ Of Deborah, after defeating the Canaanites Jud 5
→ Of Hannah 1Sa 2:1-10
→ Of David
Celebrating his deliverance from the hand of Saul 2Sa 22
On bringing the ark of the covenant to Zion 1Ch 16:8-36
At the close of his reign 1Ch 29:10-19
→ The chorus when Solomon brought the ark of the covenant into the temple 2Ch 5:13
→ Psalms of, for God' s goodness to Israel Ps 46; 48; 65; 66; 68; 76; 81; 85; 98; 105; 124; 126; 129; 135; 136
→ See the Scriptures below
יָהּ (Yahh) is a shortened form of יהוה (YHWH), meaning 'LORD.' It appears in early Hebrew poetry and is often found in names ending with '-iah' or '-jah.' The entries confirm its use as a sacred name, but do not provide specific verse references.
יָהּ 60 n.pr.dei contr. fr. יהוה, first appears in early poems
base
H3050 יָהּ n. pr. dei contr. fr. יהוה, first appears in early poems
3050 Yahh yaw
contraction for 3068, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred
name:--Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in "-iah,"
"- jah."
see HEBREW for 03068
יָהּ (yah) — LORD.
A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)
used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
אֶ֫שֶׁר (esher) refers to happiness or blessedness, often used as an interjection to express joy. It is derived from a related root and appears primarily in a masculine plural form. The entries consistently highlight its meaning related to happiness and blessing.
[אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר] n.[m.] happiness, blessedness
base
H835 [אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר] happiness, blessedness
835 'esher eh'-sher
from 833; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as
interjection, how happy!:--blessed, happy.
see HEBREW for 0833
אֶ֫שֶׁר (e.sher) — blessed.
1) happiness, blessedness
1a) often used as interjection
1b) blessed are
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
bles'-ed (barukh): Where God is referred to, this word has the sense of "praise," as in 1Sa 25:32, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel." But where man is in mind it is used in the sense of "happy" or "favored," and most frequently so in the Psalms and the Gospels, as for example, "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked" (Ps 1:1); "Blessed art thou among women" (Lu 1:42); "Blessed are the poor in spirit" (Mt 5:3).
See BEATITUDES.
The Hebrew word אִישׁ (iysh) means 'man' and can refer to an individual male, a husband, or a human being in general. It encompasses various meanings, including champion and great man, and can also imply 'whosoever' or 'each.' The word is built from a root suggesting existence and is used throughout the Old Testament.
אִישׁ 2166 n.m. man (= vir)
base
H376 אִישׁ man (= vir)
376 'iysh eesh
contracted for 582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root
meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male
person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and
in such cases frequently not expressed in
translation):--also, another, any (man), a certain, +
champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-,
husband-)man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree),
him (that is), husband, man(-kind), + none, one, people,
person, + steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy.
Compare 802.
see HEBREW for 0582
see HEBREW for 0802
אִישׁ (ish) — man.
: man
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: husband.
: husband
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: anyone.
: anyone/someone
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
יָרֵא (yare') is an adjective and verb derived from the root יָרֵא (H3372), meaning 'to fear.' It encompasses meanings such as 'afraid' and 'reverent.' The entries indicate a moral aspect to fear, suggesting a sense of reverence alongside being fearful.
יָרֵא adj. verb. v. supr. [j.df.aa] Pt.
base
H3373 יָרֵא adj. verb. v. supr. [3372] Pt.
3373 yare' yaw-ray'
from 3372; fearing; morally, reverent:--afraid, fear (-ful).
see HEBREW for 03372
יָרֵא (ya.re) — afraid.
fearing, reverent, afraid
HVqrmsa — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
מִצְוָה (mitsvah) means 'commandment' and can refer to commands from both humans and God. It encompasses laws, ordinances, and precepts, indicating a range of directives within religious and moral contexts. The term is derived from a root meaning to command, linking it to the broader framework of divine law.
מִצְוָה 181 n.f. commandment
base
H4687 מִצְוָה commandment
4687 mitsvah mits-vaw'
from 6680; a command, whether human or divine (collectively,
the Law):--(which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance,
precept.
see HEBREW for 06680
מִצְוָה (mits.vah) — commandment.
1) commandment
1a) commandment (of man)
1b) the commandment (of God)
1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Prep | N-fp | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHR/Ncfpc/Sp3ms
חָפֵץ (chaphets) is a Hebrew verb meaning to delight in or take pleasure in something. It can refer to both human desire and divine pleasure, indicating a sense of inclination or favor. The word is also noted to mean to bend down, though this usage is rare. The entries suggest a range of meanings focused on desire and pleasure.
ref
H2654a חָפֵץ delight in H2654b חָפֵץ bend down
2654 chaphets khaw-fates'
a primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication
(literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased
with, desire:--X any at all, (have, take) delight, desire,
favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will,
would.
חָפֵץ (cha.phets) — to delight in.
1) to delight in, take pleasure in, desire, be pleased with
1a) (Qal)
1a1) of men
1a1a) to take pleasure in, delight in
1a1b) to delight, desire, be pleased to do
1a2) of God
1a2a) to delight in, have pleasure in
1a2b) to be pleased to do
חָפַץ (ch.ph) — to sway.
1) to move, bend down
1a) (Qal) to bend down
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
מְאֹד (m`od) refers to concepts of muchness, force, and abundance. It serves as an adverb meaning exceedingly or greatly, often used to intensify other words. The entries highlight its use in various idioms to express magnitude or degree, with a focus on might and intensity.
מְאֹד n.m. muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
force, might
in diff. idioms (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
base
H3966 מְאֹד muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly . force, might
. in diff. idiomns (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
3966 m`od meh-ode'
from the same as 181; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or
without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly,
speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
superlative; especially when repeated):--diligently,
especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), X
louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so)
sore, utterly, very (+ much, sore), well.
see HEBREW for 0181
מְאֹד (me.od) — much.
adv
1) exceedingly, much
subst
2) might, force, abundance
n m
3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
3a) force, might
3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree)
3b1) exceedingly
3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly
3b3) with muchness, muchness
Adv — AdvHAcmsa